Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens

Published: 18 Jun 2016

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 18th June is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Santa Rocks (Race 8) – a postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities, other than the mare had lost its near fore plate in running.
Lord Leofric (Race 9) – bled for the second time. Trainer's representative Ms S O'Keefe was advised that, under the provisions of AR53A, the horse would be barred from racing.

Penalties & Fines

App B McDougall, rider of She's Invincible – was fined the sum of $300 for failing to ride his mount out to the finish of the race (AR137(b)).

Summary of Races

RACE 1: TAB Rewards Handicap 1350

Smart Venture – began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with the hindquarter of Typhoon Tess and, as a result, Smart Venture shifted back in and was steadied away from the heels of Moohariba.
Cogliere– crowded on jumping by Dynamic Dynasty, which shifted in.
Ocean City – approaching the first turn commenced to overrace and was checked to avoid the heels of Typhoon Tess when that runner had to be steadied. Leaving the 700m was checked to avoid the heels of Typhoon Tess.
Typhoon Tess – near the 800m was steadied to avoid the heels of Foxplay (H Bowman), which shifted in when not quite clear. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. When the pace steadied near the 700m the filly commenced to overrace and was checked away from the heels of Foxplay.
Dynamic Dynasty – App. B McDougall stated, although he had to make some use of the colt to lead in the early stages, Dynamic Dynasty was somewhat disappointing and the only explanation he could offer was the colt may be better suited by being ridden with cover and, in his view, was not all that comfortable in today's soft track conditions. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer's representative Mr S Perry stated that the stable were confident of the colt's chances today, however, in his view, Dynamic Dynasty was unsuited by App. B McDougall having to make too much use of the colt in the early stages to avoid being caught wide and, as a consequence, was left without a finishing effort. When questioned in respect to a betting drift on the colt, Mr Perry stated Dynamic Dynasty had pleased the stable since its last start win at Taree on 3 June 2016 and had not missed any work or had any veterinary issues and in fact gave evidence to the Stewards of having supported Dynamic Dynasty today. Mr Perry was asked to report back on the condition of the colt subsequent to the race.

RACE 2: Kensei Handicap 2000m

Sebrina – approaching the 1000m was steadied to avoid the heels of Foreign Prince (App. D Panya), which shifted in when not clear. App. Panya was reprimanded and advised to ensure she is two lengths clear when shifting ground. The Stewards also interviewed App. Panya in respect to her slackening the tempo of the event after crossing to the lead after the 1000m, resulting in Sebrina having to be steadied to avoid the heels of Foreign Prince. App. Panya was cautioned, under the provisions of AR137(d), against the practice of easing the tempo too quickly.
Beyond Thankful – rider H Bowman could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance, other than it was high weight on rain affected going. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr C Duckworth advised that Beyond Thankful will now undergo an endoscopic examination, the results of which he will forward to the Stewards. The Stewards will follow up with trainer Mr C Waller on the postrace condition of the gelding.

RACE 3: TAB Highway Handicap 1500m

Emerald Ice – stood flatfooted as the gates opened and lost ground (8L). Trainer Mr J Sylvester was advised the gelding would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.
Eurella Flight – shifted out at the start and made contact with King's Officer, which in turn made contact with Auckland Beauty.
Erika – rider B Shinn advised that, as notified to the Stewards, the intention was to be more forward, however, when Erika began awkwardly he was obliged to settle back further than intended.
Auckland Beauty– a postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Calaway Cruizer – rider S Clipperton stated that he was instructed to take up a forward position on the filly, which he was able to obtain but, after settling his mount in the middle stages, it failed to travel with him from that point and, in his view, the only excuse he could offer for today's performance was the filly may have been suited when being ridden quieter over additional aground A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
She's Invincible – when questioned in respect to his riding of the mare, App. B McDougall stated he had been instructed to have his mount in a midfield position but, after being briefly hampered in the early stages, he was then obliged to take up a trailing position behind Auckland Beauty. App. McDougall was fined the sum of $300 for failing to ride his mount out to the finish of the race (AR137(b)).

RACE 4: Schweppes Handicap 1200m

Alart – which was laying on the offside of its barrier, began awkwardly and lost ground (2L).
Wine Tales – slow to begin and then hampered by Bonete, which began awkwardly and shifted in. When questioned regarding his riding of the mare, in particular, after the 600m, App. A Adkins stated his instructions had been to allow his mount to settle where comfortable, but he anticipated taking up a position midfield. He further stated that he was instructed that, if possible, he should endeavour to ride Wine Tales by taking inside runs if they presented. App. Adkins stated, after following Thud into the event, when that runner did not improve near the 600m and Alart, which was positioned to his inside, commenced to give ground, he was held up on the back of those two runners and unable to improve for some distance. He added, on straightening, he shifted to the inside of Thud in order to obtain clear running, but then was held up and unable to improve between Frill Seeking and Alart, which was inclined to shift ground in the straight. App. Adkins further stated that he again attempted to obtain clear running near the 200m, but when Alart shifted ground out in advance of him, he then elected to attempt to obtain clear running to that runner's inside, but was again disappointed when Alart shifted back in slightly. Trainer Mr C Waller confirmed the instructions issued. After considering the explanation tendered by App. Adkins, the Stewards advised him that he had erred near the 200m, by not being decisive in that he should have continued to attempt to improve between Frill Seeking and Alart where, in the opinion of the Stewards, there was sufficient room to do so.
Don't Doubt Marley – buffeted on jumping between Magic Of Dreams and Miss Tenpins. In the incident Miss Tenpins was bumped on the hindquarter. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Thud – a postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. An inquiry was opened into B Shinn's handling of the mare, with particular reference to rounding the home turn, early in the straight and approaching the 200m. After taking evidence from B Shinn and co trainer Mr Paul Snowden, the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
Bonete – when questioned regarding his riding rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight and, in particular, as to whether there was an opportunity to improve to the outside of Miss Tenpins sooner than he did, J Ford stated, after following Butterboom throughout the event, he contemplated shifting to the outside of Miss Tenpins, which was positioned to his outside, but as he was of the opinion he was too far up inside the heels of that runner, he elected then to remain racing on the back of Butterboom, with the intention to attempt to improve between that horse and Miss Tenpins. He added that, when Butterboom did not improve as quickly as he anticipated and Miss Tenpins held its ground, he was awkwardly placed to the inside of that runner, which then resulted in him having to steady and shift to the outside of Miss Tenpins near the 200m to obtain clear running.

RACE 5: tab.com.au Handicap 1350m

Dark Steel – reared on jumping and lost ground. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, B Shinn stated, after jumping awkwardly and losing ground at the start, he settled further back than intended. He added, in his view, the colt may be better suited by being able to race on the pace and attributed this to the main reason for today's disappointing performance. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Cotrainer Mr Paul Snowden agreed with B Shinn that Dark Steel is best ridden on the speed and he also indicated, in his view, is better suited on firmer tracks. Mr Snowden undertook to report back on the progress of the colt subsequent to the race.
Dinghu Mountain– slow to begin.
Lanciato – near the 200m was bumped and became unbalanced when Classic Uniform shifted out.
Classic Uniform – passing the 200m ran out and hampered Lanciato and Dinghu Mountain.
Last Witness– a postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 6: Ranvet Handicap 1350m

Gambler's Blues – brushed the rail with its offhind leg en route to the barriers, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer and passed fit to start.
Resurrect – made contact with Gambler's Blues on jumping, resulting in Resurrect becoming unbalanced.
Satirical Magic– slow to begin.
Conarchie– got its head up when being restrained approaching the first turn.`
Embley – overraced in the early stages and near the 1000m was checked to avoid the heels of Well Hardley Ever.
Well Hardley Ever – near the 1000m was steadied to avoid the heels of Gambler's Blues, which was taken in by Nite Rocker (App. J Innes Jr), which shifted in when not clear. App. Innes Jr was advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground.
Grande Punto – when questioned regarding leading today, App. A Adkins stated his instructions were to take up a position midfield with cover but, more importantly, to have the gelding settle where comfortable. He added, after travelling a short distance and when crossed early, his mount was left without cover and, consequently, commenced to overrace when caught wide. He further stated, when the tempo steadied mid race, Grande Punto continued to race keenly and, despite his efforts to restrain, he was unable to do so and he elected to allow his mount to take up the lead. Trainer Mr A Denham confirmed the instructions issued and, although was disappointed to see Grande Punto race in the lead, he was satisfied with the explanation tendered by App. Adkins. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr A Denham undertook to report back on the condition of the gelding subsequent to the race.
Disgraceful – trainer Mr C Waller advised that the only excuse he could offer for the somewhat disappointing performance was that the gelding was up in weight on today's rain affected going and may have been disadvantaged by racing towards the inside of the track. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Better Not Blue – lost its near foreplate in running.

RACE 7: McGrath Estate Agents Handicap 1500m

Zayam – which had been slow to begin, was hampered shortly after the start when Kellyville Flyer shifted out. In the incident Zayam shifted out and made contact with the hindquarter of Invinzabeel.
Kellyville Flyer – held up rounding the home turn and did not obtain completely clear running until approaching the 200m where, when it shifted around the heels of Ammirata, it hampered Ryker.
Himalaya Dream – when questioned regarding the improved performance, cotrainer Mr M Hawkes stated, as advised to the Stewards, he had been disappointed with the manner in which the gelding had been failing to finish off its races and, therefore, his instructions today were to have Himalaya Dreamridden in a quieter fashion.
Magical Stance – A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. When questioned regarding the gelding being ridden in the lead early, trainer Mr R Quinton stated the instructions were to try and obtain cover behind the pace. He added, in his view, Magical Stance was unsuited by being taken to the lead in the early stages and further disadvantaged by racing on the inside of the track where, in his opinion, the going was inferior.

RACE 8: Hyland Race Colours Handicap 1800m

Kontiki Dane– shifted in and made contact with Just As Cosmic on jumping.
First Bloom– began awkwardly.
Randiki – shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by Sapphire Of Patch, which shifted in after being bumped by Collaboration.
Santa Rocks – near the 300m was checked when disappointed for a run between Consign and Kontiki Dane, which shifted out slightly. Santa Rocks was then shifted back to the inside of Kontiki Dane to find clear running. Near the 150m was inconvenienced when briefly crowded by Sapphire Of Patch, which shifted out slightly. Rider App. J Innes Jr stated that he struck interference in the early part of the straight, however, in his view, Santa Rocks was not suited by the strong tempo of the race, as he was required to place his mount under pressure from the 600m to make ground on the leaders, which was sooner than he had intended. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities, other than the mare had lost its nearfore plate in running.
Thurston – near the 200m was briefly held up before being shifted to the outside of Santa Rocks to obtain clear running.
Collaboration – prior to the running of this event, trainer Mr C Waller advised Stewards that, as the gelding had disappointed at its three Australian runs, at the request of the owners, he instructed rider T Angland today to take up a forward position on the gelding. Mr Waller added that the decision to do so was done on the basis that Collaboration, in its European runs, had appeared onepaced and was dour. He indicated they were of the view that the best manner in which to have the gelding adapt to Australian racing was by endeavouring to have the gelding travel on the bridle at a genuine tempo during the early and middle stages. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 9: TAB More Than Just Winning Handicap 1100m

Elemenohpee – began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly, resulting in Lord Leofric being crowded.
Aroused – slow to begin. Near 200m Aroused, which was inclined to lay in, was inconvenienced when Italian Son shifted out slightly.
Wonderbolt – on jumping, shifted out and made contact with the hindquarter of Italian Son.
Painte – which was standing awkwardly, was slow to begin and then hampered by Prince Mayted, which shifted out slowly. Rider J Ford explained that his intention was to be more forward but, due to this incident, settled further back than anticipated.
Italian Son – rider App. D Panya was reminded of her obligations to ride her mounts out fully to the finish of the race wherever possible.
Lord Leofric – bled for the second time. Trainer's representative Ms S O'Keefe was advised that, under the provisions of AR53A, the horse would be barred from racing.